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Should I get the Biostar TZ68a+RCH or a different motherboard?

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wlau21   02-08-2012 at 10:45:46 PM

I'm looking to build a new budget gaming rig with either a i3 2100 or i5 2400 so I won't be doing any over clocking. I'm looking for a good motherboard that is around $100 or so. Right now newegg has the biostar motherboard for $90 after rebate and that sounds cheap for a z68 motherboard. Is this a good motherboard to choose or are their better options for around $100?

 

Also i'm not sure if it's a concern but the motherboard only has 2 usb 2.0 ports and 2 usb 3.0 ports and only 3 audio ports.

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813138320


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tlmck   02-08-2012 at 11:13:45 PM

Choose ASUS or Gigabyte. Biohazard not so good. The other two will be more expensive, but there us a reason for that called "quality".


Message edited by tlmck on 02-08-2012 at 11:14:44 PM
------------------------------ The power supply is the most important component in any computer. Without a good quality one, you usually wind up with a really expensive door stop.
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wlau21   02-09-2012 at 01:03:48 AM

more tips and advice would be greatly appreciated.


Message edited by wlau21 on 02-09-2012 at 01:31:17 AM
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tlmck   02-09-2012 at 02:32:20 AM

Get the i3-2100 and this board. Should have everything you need. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128495

------------------------------ The power supply is the most important component in any computer. Without a good quality one, you usually wind up with a really expensive door stop.
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wlau21   02-09-2012 at 04:35:50 AM

why do you suggest the i3-2100?

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tlmck   02-09-2012 at 06:27:49 AM

The i3 is a better bargain and is good enough for gaming. The lower cost CPU would allow you to put more money towards a higher powered video card which is more important for gaming.

------------------------------ The power supply is the most important component in any computer. Without a good quality one, you usually wind up with a really expensive door stop.
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Nikorr   02-09-2012 at 07:01:27 AM

Get this one @ $114.99 after mail-in rebate card, it is Z68 , ATX + decent overclocker. And it is much better than the Biostar quality and performance wise.

It has boat load of features
PS/2
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Video Ports
D-Sub + DVI
HDMI
1 x HDMI
USB 1.1/2.0
4 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0
2 x USB 3.0
S/PDIF Out
1 x Optical
Audio Ports
6 Ports
8 x USB 2.0
Other Connectors
1 x COM port(s) connector(s)
1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
1 x Power Fan connector(s) (3 -pin)
1 x S/PDIF out header(s)
1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
1 x System panel(s)
1 x MemOK! button(s)
1 x TPU switch(es)


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